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Sweet potato vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sweet potato and muffin

  • Sweet potato has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, and copper, while muffin has more vitamin K, choline, phosphorus, and selenium.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 282% higher.
  • Muffin contains 5 times less vitamin B6 than sweet potato. Sweet potato contains 0.209mg of vitamin B6, while muffin contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of sodium in sweet potato is lower.
  • Muffin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of sweet potato is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, raw, unprepared and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +151.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +113.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +210.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1266.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Muffin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +526.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2077.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +336.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +652%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +209.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +186%
Contains more FatsFats +32040%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.4%
Contains more OtherOther +51%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +482100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57778.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 15% 6% 4%
Starch: 12.65 g
Sucrose: 2.52 g
Glucose: 0.96 g
Fructose: 0.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +28.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1011.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +28.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +72.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet potato Muffin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin A 709µg 21µg 76%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 8.103g 54%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 39.2µg 31%
Fats 0.05g 16.07g 25%
Choline 12.3mg 92.5mg 15%
Calories 86kcal 375kcal 14%
Phosphorus 47mg 146mg 14%
Selenium 0.6µg 8.2µg 14%
Saturated fat 0.018g 2.844g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.04mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 4.822g 12%
Sodium 55mg 336mg 12%
Carbs 20.12g 53g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Copper 0.151mg 0.06mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.63mg 9%
Iron 0.61mg 1.3mg 9%
Folate 11µg 48µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.163mg 8%
Fiber 3g 1.1g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.168mg 8%
Manganese 0.258mg 0.449mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.47mg 7%
Potassium 337mg 121mg 6%
Protein 1.57g 4.49g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 1.418mg 5%
Magnesium 25mg 10mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0.9mg 2%
Starch 12.65g 16.31g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.7g 1.21g 1%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.37mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 44mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 17.12g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 4.18g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.092mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.066mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.029mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.031mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Sweet potato
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.826g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/nutrients
  2. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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